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Orange County Battery Lawyer Certified Specialist in Criminal Law

Orange County Battery Lawyer

Battery Attorney In Orange County, CA

While assault and battery charges are often coupled together, they are actually two separate violent crimes with different meanings. In the state of California, a battery charge is considered the more serious of the two since it is the criminal act that actually inflicts an injury on a victim.

People charged with battery could be penalized by:

  • High fines
  • Time behind bars
  • Child custody removal
  • Lengthy probation

The Law Office of Jacqueline Goodman is ready to protect your rights after you are accused of battery in Orange County, CA. She is one of a slim number of criminal defense lawyers in the region who are Board-Certified Specialists in Criminal Law. Her in-depth knowledge of California’s battery laws become your advantage when you let manage your case.

Get your battery defense moving today. Contact us or Call (657) 571-2266

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Criminal cases are often complicated. There are two sides to every story, and it is important that the court sees the situation clearly. We can help defend you in your criminal case and make sure your perspective is heard

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    “She took care of my cases with tenacity, professionalism, experience, and care. She handled all my cases (that I've had hanging over my head for twenty years) in a few months. I asked for a reduction, and she got them expunged!”
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    “Attorney Jacqueline Goodman is the best! Every part of our experience with her was great. Without her on our side, we wouldn't know what might happen to my family. She is very good and passionate at her job and always knows what she's doing.”
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    “Jacquie is by every measure a legal genius, with an incredibly agile mind and a passion for serving her clients. If someone were to ask me what drives her, it's a fierce compassion and a life-long commitment to social justice.”
    - Former Client

Avoiding Penalties for Battery Charges

Police may often try to coerce you into saying something that can be used against you in court when they first respond to a call that reports suspected battery. You have the right to remain silent, and you should probably use it. When Orange County Battery Attorney Jacqueline Goodman is representing you in person, she can be there during interrogations to ensure the police do not encroach on your rights or back you into a corner.

Her goal is to provide you with the counsel, legal understanding, and representation needed to bring a compelling argument against the prosecution. She is highly praised by past clients for her willingness to quickly answer questions and keep them informed as their case progresses. With her by your side and acting on your behalf, you can prepare for anything the prosecution throws your way, potentially arguing that you were acting in self-defense.

Call (657) 571-2266 if you have been charged for battery in Orange County, CA.



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